Title: “Breaking Free: My Journey as a Survivor of Mental Abuse”
My story may not be as extreme as others, but it has effected me for over 7 years. I had a now ex-boyfriend who was mentally abusive. He was my first boyfriend and I was blinded by the puppy love. When we confirmed our relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, he was already jealous of the […]
“Breaking the Silence: Finding Power in My Voice Against Domestic Violence” by Sammie R
MY VOICE IS MY MOST POWERFUL TOOL The prevalence of domestic violence within the Cambodian community is by far one of the most unexpressed and taboo issues to speak about. Not only is it prevalent, but domestic violence has deep roots within Cambodian culture, spanning from the delusion that men are considered superior to their […]
Women of Courage: Grace in a Vintage Time by Alexis
“There are few people you meet who are just lovely. You then learn their story, and that’s when you realize, “That’ll probably be the loveliest person I’ve ever met.” That’s all you’ve hoped to feel about any one single person throughout life. And suddenly, the world becomes a better place because they’re in it.” -A.B. […]
Women Supporting Women: Building Stronger Networks and Communities. By: Jessica Christian
In a world with so much competition and barriers, the solidarity among women stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. The bond between women, forged through shared experiences and everyday struggles, has the power to transform lives and communities. Let us explore the importance of women supporting women and how it contributes to building […]
Confronting Childhood Trauma: My Struggle with Stepfather Abuse
I believe my step father abused me. My mom married him when I was 6 years old and 16 years later they have my 2 siblings also. It was a combination of physical and mental. Sometimes in the early parts of their marriage he’d beat me and put me in the corner if I woke […]
Escaping the Cycle: My Decade of Emotional Abuse and the Journey to Reclaim My Life
I have spent 10 years with an emotional abuser and I can’t begin to explain the turmoil that I have been through time after time right up until today and I’m now hoping today is the very last day. He has been an emotional abuser from the very first week of getting with him, he […]
